Despite a few inconsistencies due to when this book was written, and a perhaps questionable treatment of how some characters would act, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was very enjoyable to finally learn more of the backstory behind Riker and Deanna. And a time travel shenanigans and paradoxes? Why not. ( )

I know most Star Trek novels are considered sub-standard sci-fi fare, but if you're a fan of ST:TNG, this book is as good as it gets. Peter David is one of those writers who can take the source material and move it up a notch. Plus, I'm a sucker for time travel stories. ( )

Years before they served together on board the U.S.S. Enterprise. Commander William Riker and ship's counselor Deanna Troi had a tempestuous love affair on her home planet of Betazed. Now, their passions have cooled and they serve together as friends. Yet the memories of that time linger and Riker and Troi remain Imzadi -- a powerful Betazoid term that describes the enduring bond they still share. ( )

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Years before they served together on board the U.S.S. Enterprise. Commander William Riker and ship's counselor Deanna Troi had a tempestuous love affair on her home planet of Betazed. Now, their passions have cooled and they serve together as friends. Yet the memories of that time linger and Riker and Troi remain Imzadi -- a powerful Betazoid term that describes the enduring bond they still share. ( )

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Riker raced into Deanne's quarters and was horrified by the sight that greeted his eyes. Deanna was lying on the floor, convulsions shaking her. "Riker to sickbay, where' that medunit!" he shouted desperately, and didn't even wait for a reply as he dropped down next to the trembling counselor.

His hands moved helplessly over her, and he fought down his own terror as he said, "Shh ,,, everything's going to be okay. It's okay, Deanna ... "

Her eyes were clouding over. he didn't think she could even see him. He had no idea what was happening to her, and even more terrifying ... neither did she. "Imzadi," she whispered again, her chin shaking. "Please ... help ... me ... help ... "

Years before they served together on board the "U.S.S. Enterprise." Commander William Riker and ship's counselor Deanna Troi had a tempestuous love affair on her home planet of Betazed. Now, their passions have cooled and they serve together as friends. Yet the memories of that time linger and Riker and Troi remain "Imzadi" -- a powerful Betazoid term that describes the enduring bond they still share. During delicate negotiations with an aggressive race called the Sindareen. Deanna Troi mysteriously falls ill...and dies. But her death is only the beginning of the adventure for Commander Riker -- an adventure that will take him across time, pit him against one of his closest friends, and force him to choose between Starfleet's strictest rule and the one he calls "Imzadi."

When counselor Deanna Troi dies during negotiations with the Sindareen, Commander William Riker travels across time, is pitted against a close friend, and must "choose between Starfleet's strictest rule and the one he calls Imzadi," the enduring bond he shares with Deanna resulting from their long-past love affair.… (more)